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My name is Brian Robertson, but most people just call me Rob. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has experience as an EMDR therapist specializing in treating trauma, dissociative disorders, and borderline personality disorder. I work in all aspects of trauma, big or small. I even work in things that other therapists don’t, such as victims of sex trafficking, military combat trauma, and victims of ritual abuse and programming (cults). I am also a member of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation.

Clients motivated to make change or enhance their interpersonal skills and relationships are my forte. I like working with clients of all ages on family relationships, interpersonal skills, parenting and co-parenting, anxiety/depression management, creativity and personal growth. I also have extensive experience working with domestic violence and trauma victims and adoptive families. I employ experiential techniques to enhance communication and understanding throughout the healing and growth process. I also provide Child Specialist services for collaborative/cooperative divorce candidates and parent coaching/consultation.

Paul Coelho says, “Maybe the journey isn’t so much about becoming anything. Maybe it’s about un-becoming everything that isn’t really you, so you can be who you were meant to be in the first place.” I support clients on the journey back to themselves. We often put pressure on ourselves to “be” a certain way - so much that life can feel like acting instead of living. This acting can feel draining and lead to increased stress, anxiety and depression. I believe that therapy is a space where you can take off the facade and reconnect with your genuine, whole self - finding freedom and renewed vitality. I invite you to begin your journey.

Selories Oglesby is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of North Carolina who has experience with adolescents, adults, and couples seeking help with anxiety, anger issues, crisis, life problems, relational problems, and depression. Selories completed her Bachelor of Science in Mental Health from Gardner-Webb University and received her Master’s degree from Gardner-Webb University.

Looking for help is a very brave first step. You might have put it off for a while now, or maybe you are diving in head first after a recent significant life change. Either way, no matter how long it has taken you, or what you're going through, I am here to help!

Finding time to focus on taking care of ourselves can be difficult. With the demands of loved-ones, work, and life in general, we may not always be aware of how well we are actually managing our day-to-day lives. It can take a while to pay attention to the fact that the demands of everyday life are taking a toll on us. Or perhaps there is something from the past or present that you or a loved one is having a hard time moving forward from. Whatever the concern, there may have been a change in areas like behavior, appetite, sleep schedule, and/or work performance, just to name a few.

We can sometimes get stuck in negative ways of thinking after a difficult life event, a strained family dynamic, or the loss of a relationship. Clients often come to me with thoughts like “I will never be good enough” or “I have to be perfect to succeed.” You may turn to dieting/overexercising, self-harm, or using substances to cope with these painful thoughts. You may feel guilt and shame for thinking and feeling this way. We get lost in the shuffle of everyday life and start prioritizing others’ needs above our own, sacrificing our own self-worth. We think maybe, just maybe, if I can make others around me happy, all will be okay.

Congratulations on taking the steps to educate yourself about counseling services. It is my goal to provide a safe, understanding, and professional atmosphere for every client and family I see. My treatment approach is eclectic and personalized to meet your needs. I believe in strengths based approaches for individuals and families to create new patterns of thinking, including practicing new behaviors and beliefs that are the essential components of change. I have extensive experience working with Couples, Families, Children, Teens, and Adults.

If you are struggling, or simply need objective help metabolizing life, I offer help and HOPE. Whether single, married, separated, or divorced, I can help you get unstuck. Through an insight oriented, asset-based and research-rooted lens, I use a variety of integrated approaches in my work depending on presenting issues, goals, personalities, and relationship dynamics. Attachment theories and Person-Centered structures undergird all of my clinical work with the goal of creating a safe, inviting atmosphere where feelings, thoughts, and beliefs can be freely and confidentially explored without fear of judgment. I aim to offer HOPE.

My clients desire to appear confident and in control, but deep down they are quietly struggling to keep it together. They may be fed up with being everyone's "rock", feeling riddled with frustration and anxiety, or wondering who they are outside of all the "hats" being worn. They may not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. One thing is for sure: they're ready for relief. They come ready to release the things that they've been holding in. They're ready to unhook from the cycle of burnout, numb out, repeat. Most of all, they're ready to step into an authentic relationship with themselves, life & those around them.

Greetings! I’ve studied a multitude of counseling approaches for individuals, marriage and family systems. With over 15 years as a mental health provider, I understand the importance of destigmatizing mental health, and embodying social justice practice by serving marginalized communities and families. Utilizing a collaborative, person centered treatment approach, I focus on developing healthy coping skills and providing psychoeducation on your personal difficulties. Additionally, I believe in creating a warm and attuned environment where you feel heard, accepted and valued.

Life is hard... but joy is possible! Sometimes having someone listen without judgement is all it takes to find relief and live your best life. With over 30 years of counseling experience, I will work with you to uncover new pathways through old emotions and behaviors--to release the hold of the past and to claim your best life. No matter how stuck you feel... there is a way out. Use you inner wisdom to resolve family and relationship issues, emotional challenges, spiritual concerns, life/work transitions. Every day I experience people feeling better and doing better after taking the risk to seek help. Let's find your joy!

Healing is possible. Every one of us has the capacity to heal that lies within us. Due to our childhood and life experiences, our minds sometimes start telling us that we are less than worthy of love. But we are worthy; our healing journey rests in finding that self love and fountain of being. Habit patterns inside of our minds can become challenges to our well-being. We tend to look at sources outside of ourselves for the answers, but they already lie within. “You are the architect of your life.” -Swami Rama

Therapy can feel like a scary step to take. Even more it can be a struggle to just share one's needs/stories. Which is why Diego and I work with each of our Clients in making that fear go away and assisting everyone in feeling comfortable and at ease. One of the first priorities I focus on is working with that fear, that uncomfortable feeling--It Gets Better. Diego is an amazing asset to this team as he will provide comfort to those who experience anxiety during therapy. He can provide decompression for those working through trauma or those experiencing sensory challenges.

I earned my masters in counseling from the University of New Orleans in 1987. I earned my masters in social work from the University of South Carolina in 1994. I have worked for over 12 years as a clinical therapist/professional counselor. My clinical and counseling experiences have been in a variety of settings to include private practice, mental health agencies, foster care, department of social services and community outreach. I have had the opportunity to work with children 11+, teens and adults. I believe that therapy has the ability to promote hope, growth and change.